OSHA Inspection: JESAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP NJ, LLC

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(iv):  Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless they have been specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use.  A) 435 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ:  At this location an employee was exposed to fall hazard(s) when the employer failed to ensure that employees assigned to perform work on unprotected balconies were protected by a fall protection system in a job-made scaffold box attached to an Magni all-terrain forklift. Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1):  "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  A)  432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized.  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.  B) 432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized.  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.  C) 432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized.  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(10)(i):  Except as provided in paragraph (d)(10)(ii) of this section, when vertical lifelines are used, each employee shall be attached to a separate lifeline.  A) 432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that there were enough vertical life lines to accommodate the number of employees assigned to each location.  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(11):  Lifelines shall be protected against being cut or abraded.  A) 432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that the vertical life lines being used were protected against chaffing, wear and tear that could reduce the integrity of the ropes against the rough concrete edges.  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22.

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Abate by

Sep 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(k)(3):  A copy of the fall protection plan with all approved changes shall be maintained at the job site.  A) 432 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ:  At this location employees assigned to perform masonry work on condominium balconies were exposed to fall hazards when the employer failed to ensure that the fall protection plan was maintained on site, resulting in none compatible components being used on installed fall protection systems.  Condition noted on or about 03MAR22.

Issued

Aug 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i):  All respirators shall be stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they shall be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  A) 432 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ:  The employer failed to ensure that employees were properly storing half-face polymeric respirators after use.   The respirators were being stored in a manner that was not appropriate to protect them from being compromised (roof).  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22  B) 432 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ:  The employer failed to ensure that employees were properly storing half-face polymeric respirators after use.   The respirators were being stored in a manner that was not appropriate to protect them from being compromised (west).  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22  C) 432 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ:  The employer failed to ensure that employees were properly storing half-face polymeric respirators after use.   The respirators were being stored in a manner that was not appropriate to protect them from being compromised within the job trailer (Conex box).  Condition observed on or about 03MAR22